IBPS SO Recruitment 2025. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially released the notification for the 15th Common Recruitment Process (CRP SPL-XV) for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in various public sector banks. A total of 1007 vacancies are available across different departments including IT, Agriculture, Law, Marketing, HR, and Rajbhasha.
The online application process has begun from 1st July 2025, and interested candidates can apply till 21st July 2025. If you are a graduate or post-graduate with a specialized qualification and want to make a career in the banking sector, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Particulars |
Details |
| Recruitment Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (CRP SPL-XV) |
| Download PDF | Click Here |
| Total Vacancies | 1007 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Dates | 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 |
| Exam Phases | Preliminary, Mains, and Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years (as on 01 August 2025) |
| Educational Qualification | Degree/PG in relevant discipline (Post-wise eligibility) |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Official Website | www.ibps.in |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview → Provisional Allotment |
| Provisional Allotment | January / February 2026 |
Important Dates – IBPS SO Recruitment 2025
Event |
Date |
| Online Registration & Edit/Modification of Application | 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 |
| Payment of Application Fees / Intimation Charges (Online) | 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 |
| Download of Call Letters for Prelims Examination | August 2025 |
| IBPS SO Preliminary Online Exam | August 2025 |
| Result of Preliminary Examination | September 2025 |
| Download of Call Letters for Mains Examination | September / October 2025 |
| IBPS SO Mains Online Examination | November 2025 |
| Declaration of Mains Exam Result | November 2025 |
| Conduct of Interview | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment of Selected Candidates | January / February 2026 |
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms. Candidates must ensure that their date of birth falls between 2nd August 1995 and 1st August 2005 (both dates inclusive).
IBPS SO 2025: Educational Qualifications (As on 21 July 2025)
Post Code |
Post Name |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification |
| 01 | IT Officer (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | a) 4-year Engineering/Technology Degree in: • Computer Science • Computer Applications • Information Technology • Electronics • Electronics & Telecommunications • Electronics & Communication • Electronics & InstrumentationOR b) Post Graduate Degree in: OR c) Graduate who has passed DOEACC ‘B’ Level exam |
| 02 | Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | 4-year Degree (Graduation) in: • Agriculture • Horticulture • Animal Husbandry • Veterinary Science • Dairy Science • Fishery Science • Pisciculture • Agri Marketing & Cooperation • Co-operation & Banking • Agro-Forestry • Forestry • Agricultural Biotechnology • B.Tech Biotechnology • Food Science • Agriculture Business Management • Food Technology • Dairy Technology • Agricultural Engineering • Sericulture • Fisheries Engineering |
| 03 | Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | • Post Graduate Degree in Hindi with English as a subject at the Graduation level OR • Post Graduate Degree in Sanskrit with English and Hindi as subjects at the Graduation level |
| 04 | Law Officer (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | • A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) and must be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council |
| 05 | HR/Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | • Graduate + 2 Years Full-Time Post Graduate Degree or Diploma in: • Personnel Management • Industrial Relations • Human Resources (HR) / HRD • Social Work • Labour Law |
| 06 | Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 20 – 30 Years | • Graduate + 2 Years Full-Time: • MMS (Marketing) • MBA (Marketing) • PGDBA / PGDBM / PGPM / PGDM with specialization in Marketing |
BPS SO 2025: Application Fees & Intimation Charges
(Payable from 01 July 2025 to 21 July 2025 via online mode only)
Category |
Application Fee (Including GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- |
🔸 Note: Bank transaction charges for online payment of fees/intimation charges will be borne by the candidate.
IBPS SO Recruitment 2025 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
Post Name |
Post Code |
Total Vacancies |
| IT Officer (Scale I) | 01 | 203 |
| Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I) | 02 | 310 |
| Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I) | 03 | 78 |
| Law Officer (Scale I) | 04 | 56 |
| HR / Personnel Officer (Scale I) | 05 | 10 |
| Marketing Officer (Scale I) | 06 | 350 |
| Total | 1007 |
How to Apply Online for IBPS SO 2025?
Here’s a simple step-by-step process to apply:
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Visit the official IBPS website: https://www.ibps.in
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Go to “CRP Specialist Officers” section.
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Click on the link for “Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers – XV.”
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Register using your basic details and get your registration ID and password.
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Fill the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.
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Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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